The mid-game is where the map starts to shrink, and engagements become more frequent. Having your custom loadout is paramount, and smart rotations are key to survival.
Securing Your Loadout:
- Loadout Drop: After the first gas circle closes, a free Loadout Drop will fall. This is often a contested area. Alternatively, you can purchase a Loadout Drop from a Buy Station for $10,000.
- First Loadout (Overkill): Most players prioritize an Overkill loadout first, allowing them to pick up their two primary weapons (e.g., long-range AR and close-range SMG).
- Second Loadout (Ghost): Later in the game, consider purchasing a second Loadout Drop or picking up a free one to switch to a Ghost perk loadout, making you undetectable by UAVs.
Rotations & Map Awareness:
- Gas Awareness: Always be aware of the gas timer and its next movement. Plan your rotations early to avoid being caught in the gas or forced into unfavorable engagements.
- High Ground: Seek out high ground whenever possible. It provides a tactical advantage for spotting enemies and engaging from a safe distance.
- Cover & Concealment: Move from cover to cover. Avoid running in open fields without protection. Use buildings, rocks, and vehicles for safety.
- Vehicle Use: Vehicles are great for fast rotations but also make you a target. Use them strategically, especially for covering long distances or escaping the gas.
Engagements:
- Teamwork: Coordinate pushes, call out enemy positions, and focus fire on single targets.
- Patience: Not every fight needs to be taken. Sometimes, letting two enemy teams fight it out and then cleaning up the survivors is the smarter play.
- Armor Up: Always re-plate immediately after taking damage, even during a fight if you have a moment of cover.
- Killstreaks: Use UAVs to gain intel on enemy positions before pushing. Cluster Strikes and Precision Airstrikes are excellent for flushing out enemies from cover or denying areas.
Objective: Secure your preferred loadout, maintain good positioning relative to the gas, and win key engagements to thin out the competition.